Yahoo News Plymouth funeral notices: Tributes to 23 lost loved ones
Touching tributes have been paid to 23 much-loved Plymouth people in the latest funeral and death notices this week. Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members and those who have tragically had their lives cut short.
In total 18 death and memoriam notices were placed into the funeral notices section of PlymouthLive's sister title, The Herald, for those people who either lived in the city, or had links to it and have died recently.
The messages, placed between May 11 to May 16 provide comfort to the loved ones of those either lost or being celebrated. There were also four in memoriam messages for loved ones no longer with us and one acknowledgement.
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death notices
Brian John Ball
Passed away peacefully at Derriford Hospital, after a short illness, on April 30th.
Loving husband to Carole. Step dad to Christopher and David. Dad to Martin, Kevin and Alison. Father-in-law to Mandi, Yani, Maria and Lisa. Grandad and great grandad. Will be greatly missed. As per the wishes of Brian there will be no funeral service.
David Roy Bissett
We are sad to announce the death of David Roy Bissett of Whitleigh Villas, Plymouth on the 24th April 2024, aged 90. David was a former member of the Royal Dockyard, a freemason, Argyle supporter and golfer.
His funeral will take place at The Church of the Ascension, PL5 3AA on Tuesday 28th May at 10:30 followed by a committal at Weston Mill Crematorium and a funeral lunch at The Royal British Legion, Crownhill, PL6 5DH.
Please feel free to join and celebrate Dave's life with his friends and family - RSVP julielhoather@virginmedia.com for catering.
James (Jim) Bradford
Sadly passed away at home on 19th April 2024, aged 68 years. Jim was a dear Brother to Linda (deceased) and Diane, Uncle to Natasha, Richard, Fraser and Stuart.
"To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die" Rest In Peace Jim, you will be missed. Love Diane.
Dear Jim you was such a lovely person, whose company we loved. Such a well read, entertaining man with so many stories. You will be sadly missed by us all. Rest In Peace Jim. Love Mike, Hils, Georgina and Charlie, Len, Claire, Josh and Sam. Private Cremation will take place on Tuesday 14th May.
Joan Elizabeth Burton (Nee Lympany)
Passed away on 15th April 2024. Aged 90 years. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service to be held at Glynn Valley Crematorium on Monday 20th May 2024 at 10.30am.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Cancer Research UK can be made online at wcpltd.com. All enquiries to Pengelly Funeral Service Saltash PL12 6AB Tel: 01752 848838
Patricia Connell
Peacefully passed away at Derriford Hospital on 28th April 2024, aged 80 years. Formerly of Peverell, Plymouth. Dearly loved mum of Susan, Karl, Donna. Companion to Roger. Mother in-law to Jeff and Jim. Nanny Pat to eight grandchildren and great-grandmother to thirteen.
Rest in Peace Mum. Your life was a blessing Your memory a treasure You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Funeral service will be held at Weston Mill Crematorium on Thursday 16th May 2024 at 3.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for St Luke's Hospice may be left online at wcpltd.com All enquiries to Walter C. Parson St Judes, PL4 8PJ Tel: 01752 665438
Sylvia Denise Crossett
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday 26th April 2024, aged 60 years. Devoted wife to Neil. Dearly loved mother to Emma and David and son in law Jack. Loving Nan to Ellie, Mason, Teddy and Mabel. A dear sister to Susan, Yvonne and Martin. Auntie and great auntie to all of her nieces and nephews.
There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are you will always be in our hearts. Funeral service to take place on Thursday 30th May at Stoke Damerel Church at 12noon. This will be followed by a celebration of Sylvia's life at Manadon Sports Hub, PL5 3FD. All who knew Sylvia are welcome to attend.
Wlloughby Hugh Dampier
Sadly passed away on 26th March 2024, aged 94, at Primley Court Care Home, Paignton.
His funeral service is to be held at 2pm on Tuesday 21st May 2024 at Co-op Funeralcare, 22-32 Dartmouth Road, Paignton, TQ4 5AQ.
George Mortimer Charles Day
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 23rd April 2024 at Derriford Hospital, aged 89 years. Devoted husband to Marcia, dearly loved father to George, Kevin, Steven and Debra, father-in-law to Ali, Carol and Gary. Funeral service to take place at Efford Crematorium on Wednesday 22nd May at 11:30 am, family flowers only please but donations, if desired, will be gratefully received for St Luke's via retiring collection. The tears in my eyes I can wipe away, the ache in my heart will always stay. All enquiries to Co op Funeral Care 12 -14 Morshead Road Crownhill Plymouth PL6 5AJ Tel 01752 303830
In loving memory to our Dad, Grandad and Great-grandad. Treasured memories that will be forever. Love always, George, Ali, Kelly, Elliott, Alice, Iris and Blossom xx
Dear father to Kevin. Grandad to Kevin, Daisy, Rosie and Lana. Great-grandad to Jacob. Dad Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard, but always near; still loved, still missed and very dear. Loved and missed dearly xxxx
Dad. The afternoon you passed away our hearts were broke in two, one side is filled with heartache and the other went with you. We think of you as living in the hearts that you have touched. For nothing is ever lost and you were loved so much. Goodnight and God bless love Steven and Carol xx Much loved Grandad of Stacey, Katie, David, Stephanie, Darren, Danny, Laura and James.
Great - grandad of Darcey, Lyla, Lucia, Alexa, Gabrielle, Talullah, Blake, Dawson, George and Athena xxxxxx Dearly loved father to Debra, father -in-law to Gary, Grandad to Lee, Marie, Ben, Jack, Ellie and David. Great- grandad to Abbie, Harry, Grace, Ella and Isabella.
Dad God saw you getting tired, a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered "come with me". With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you fade away. Although we loved you dearly we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, your tender hands at rest. God took you home to prove to us, He only takes the best. Loved and missed dearly by us all xxxx
Diana Evans (Rogers)
After a short illness Diana said goodbye to us all on 4th May 2024, aged 94. Brilliant mother to Viv, Mali, Charles and Lizzy, wonderful grandmother to Joe, Rosie, Peter, Katie, Harriet, Annie, Ned and Roo, and loving great-grandmother to Fred, Willoughby, Edie and Jenny. Celebration of Life to be held on Thursday 13 June. Please contact the family if you would like to attend.
John Hayward
Friend of over seventy years, God bless you. Love to Elaine and family. From Clark and family.
Allan (Mr Grumpy/Grumps) Kingston, I.S.M.
Loving Husband, Father and Friend passed unexpectedly 27th April 2024 aged 77 years.
I think of a beautiful garden By the gate my husband stands One day the gate will open And he will take my hands Miss you forever. Your devoted wife of 53 years. Carol xxx
You held my hand when I was small You caught me when I fell You're the hero of my childhood And my later years as well And every time I think of you My heart still fills with pride Though I'll always miss you Dad I know you're by my side In laughter and in sorrow In sunshine and through rain I know you're watching over me Until we meet again. I'll love and miss you forever Dad, My Hero. Tina xxx
Also loved by good friends Tracie, Sarah, Hollie, Yvette, Katherine and families xxx Private cremation.
Valerie Anne (Valanne) Neary
Passed away peacefully on Thursday 18th April at Merafield Nursing Home aged 81 years. My darling wife, love of my life, so loved by your family and friends.
Funeral service to take place at Weston Mill Crematorium on Wednesday 29th May at 2pm. Flowers are welcome, donations if desired, can be made by retiring collection in aid of Woodside Animal Welfare Trust. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Plympton (01752) 208059
Stephen Edward Northmore
Passed away peacefully after a brave battle with cancer 4th May 2024, aged 64 years. Stephen will be loved and missed by all the family, friends and by all who knew him.
Funeral Service to be held Tuesday 21st May 2024 at Weston Mill Crematorium at 12.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, will benefit the work of Birch Ward & Bracken Ward, Derriford Hospital.
Stephen was a proud supporter of Plymouth Argyle so please wear something green. Enquiries to: Knapman Family Independent Funeral Directors 20 Mannamead Road, Plymouth, PL4 7AA 01752 603552 info@knapmanfamilyltd.co.uk
Keith William (Snowy) Perring
Passed away peacefully on April 30th. Precious Husband to Ann. Much loved Dad to Clare, Nick & Keith. Proud Grandad to Sophie, Daniel & Ralphie. Big Brother to Marilyn & Barry. (Australia)
We will love & miss you forever. Our Hero xxxx Funeral service to be held at Efford Crematorium on Wednesday 22nd May at 10:00am.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired to St Luke's Hospice Plymouth.
All enquiries to:
Coop Funeralcare
12-14 Morshead Road
Crownhill
Plymouth
PL6 5AJ
01752 303830
Ian Reid
Treasured memories of a much loved brother. Love Jennifer, Dick & family
Chris-Ian Reid
Many memories of a loving, kind, & thoughtful Uncle to Liz & Mark & Great Uncle to Matt & Evie. Memories filled with laughter & wise words to last a lifetime.
Yvonne Smallridge
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Yvonne Smallridge. Yvonne passed away at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday 30th April, aged 83 years.
Devoted wife to Peter Smallridge. Dearly loved mother to Arran Smallridge and Gayle Rowe. Treasured grandmother to Tayler Rowe and Kieran Rowe. A dear sister, sister in law, aunt and friend. Funeral service to be held at Weston Mill on Tuesday 28th May 2024 at 10:45am. Flowers welcome, please send to below address. Donations to St Luke's Hospice.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone. A part of us went with you, wherever you may roam.
Jenny Stone
David (Jed) Stone CPO WEA(AD) S/M Retired. My Beloved & Most Beautiful Wife has passed in peace, on Sunday 21st April 2024, after forty years of marriage, at the age of 60. A happier or more joyful and caring person does not exist and will be missed by all who knew her. Service of remembrance will take place at Weston Mill Crematorium at 14:00 on Friday 17th May 2024. All are welcome.
In memoriam
Gillian Evans
My darling wife Gillian, 3 years have passed since God took you under His wings.
My heart is still broken and always will be. Love and miss you so much Gillian. One day we will meet again, please wait for me. Love John xx
Ian David Mellor
1969 - 2023 The world will change from year to year, our lives from day to day. But the loving memories of you will never fade away.
Love you forever. From Mum, Moira, Brother Andrew and Sisters Bev and Paula x x x x
Tina Oldrey
Deep in my heart your memory is kept, to love and treasure and never forget. Love you forever, Len xxx
Brian Reeve
Can't believe it's been a year. Missed By Wife Jean, Family and all his friends.
Acknowledgements
Hedley William John (John) Jenkins
Marlene and family would like to express their sincere thanks to everyone who turned up to pay their respects at John's final journey.
Thank you for the many cards and flowers.
Donations so far have reached just over £600 to the British Heart Foundation.
Thank you so much.
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.
